Man Threatens Officer With Assault Rifle on Long Island, Police Say Man Threatens Officer With Assault Rifle on Long Island, Police Say
Man Threatens Officer With Assault Rifle on Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of threatening to harm a police officer with an assault rifle, authorities said. A Nassau County Police sergeant phoned Donald Schreiner, aged 34, of Oceanside, at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 to follow up on a complaint Schreiner had submitted, according to police. Over the phone, Schreiner allegedly threatened to harm the officer with an assault rifle he owned. Officers then responded to Schreiner’s home and arrested him without incident.  His rifle was confiscated and there were no reported injuries. Schreiner is charged with: Criminal Possessio…
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Pizza, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Pizza, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Pizza, Voters Say Voters have just chosen a beloved Italian restaurant's pizza as the best on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island's 2023 voting.  For the fourth year in a row, Long Island residents picked Nassau County's Grandpa Tony's as having the island's best pizza, the website announced.  Located in East Rockaway at 101 Althouse Ave., the eatery is known for serving Old Italian cuisine that uses fresh ingredients to be as authentic as possible, according to the owners.  Some of the restaurant's most notable wood-fired pies offered on its menu include the Smoking G…
Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores
Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores Police are asking for the public’s help after several people stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two Long Island Victoria’s Secret stores. The first incident happened just before 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Oceanside, at the Victoria’s Secret on Long Beach Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said four men walked into the store and began grabbing various brands of perfumes off the shelves. They placed the items in bags and then walked right past the register without paying, police said. In all, the group made off with approximately $6,000 worth of perfume.…
Tyler Flach Gets 25 Years To Life For Stabbing 16-Year-Old To Death At Long Island Strip Mall Tyler Flach Gets 25 Years To Life For Stabbing 16-Year-Old To Death At Long Island Strip Mall
Tyler Flach Gets 25 Years To Life For Stabbing 16-Year-Old To Death At Long Island Strip Mall More than three years after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed during a brawl outside of a Long Island strip mall, his killer is heading to prison. Tyler Flach, now age 21, of Lido Beach, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 28. It followed his jury conviction on second-degree murder and other charges in the killing of Khaseen Morris in Oceanside in September 2019. Earlier Report: Tyler Flach Found Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of Teen At Oceanside Strip Mall Morris, who had transferred to Oceanside High School just ten days before his murder, …
Duo Nabbed Selling THC Items At Long Island Smoke Shops, Police Say Duo Nabbed Selling THC Items At Long Island Smoke Shops, Police Say
Duo Nabbed Selling THC Items At Long Island Smoke Shops, Police Say Two Long Island men have been charged with selling THC products in two area smoke shops. The men were arrested in Oceanside on Thursday, Jan. 19. According to narcotics/vice squad detectives, investigations were conducted at two locations on Long Beach Road. Detectives entered Zee’s Smoke Shop located at 2895 Long Beach Road. It was determined that cannabis gummies and vape cartridges containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were being sold, police said. A large number of products containing THC and cash were recovered. Nofil Navid, age 20, of Elmhurst, was arrested witho…
Suspect Injures 2 Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say Suspect Injures 2 Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say
Suspect Injures 2 Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say A 22-year-old domestic violence suspect is facing charges after allegedly injuring two Long Island officers during an arrest. Nassau County Police officers were initially called at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, with reports of a domestic incident at a home in Oceanside. By the time they arrived, however, suspect Anthony Parella had fled. Officers later spotted Parella at around 11:30 p.m. at the same Oceanside home and told him he was being arrested.  When they tried taking him into custody, he ran away before getting into a struggle with officers, according to police. He con…
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island More than three years after an 18-year-old jet skier was killed in a collision with a speedboat off Long Island, the man who prosecutors say is responsible for her death has been formally charged. Christopher Palma, age 48, of Oceanside, was arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Dec. 22, in the death of Caitlin McDonald. Earlier Report: ID Released For Rockville Center 18-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Jet Ski, Motorboat Prosecutors said Palma, an experienced boater, was operating a 35-foot Fountain boat “at a high rate of…
Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say
Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say Two people are wanted for allegedly stealing clothing valued at $1,305 from a Long Island store. The incident happened at the Banana Republic on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at about 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County Police Department reported on Wednesday, Dec. 21. NCPD asked anyone who recognizes the man and woman to call police at 516-573-6400.
Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say
Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say Two men are behind bars after allegedly going on a shoplifting spree that netted them thousands of dollars in merchandise from numerous Long Island stores. Oreall Thomas, age 47, and Shaun Williams, age 52, both of Freeport, were arrested Monday, Dec. 12, on charges of grand larceny, Nassau County Police said. Officers had been called to the TJ MAXX store in Carle Place, located on Glen Cove Road, with reports of a theft. Both men were gone by the time officers arrived, but police spotted them a short time later near Glen Cove and Old Country roads and arrested them, police said. Thomas a…
NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders
NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders More than a half century after a New York dance instructor was found murdered in the backseat of her car, one of America’s most prolific serial killers has admitted to taking the woman’s life, along with four others. Richard Cottingham, age 76, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the February 1968 death of Diane Cusick during a virtual appearance in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 5. Earlier Report: DNA Leads To Arraignment Of Serial Killer For 1968 Murder Of Nassau Woman Cottingham, who became known as the “Torso Killer” after dismembering two of his victims in a Times Square …
Popular Eatery Opens Second Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opens Second Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opens Second Long Island Location A popular bakery is delighting cookie monsters of all ages after opening a second location on Long Island. Chip City, located at 951 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, held its official grand opening on Friday, Sept. 9. The cookie shop, which has 12 locations in New York City and another in Oceanside, offers up a mouthwatering rotation of cookies that changes each week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chip City Cookies (@chipcitycookies) Flavors include 18 “classics” like chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, funfetti, oatme…
3 Evacuated From Burning Residential Building In Oceanside 3 Evacuated From Burning Residential Building In Oceanside
3 Evacuated From Burning Residential Building In Oceanside Three occupants of a Long Island residential building were evacuated after a blaze broke out early in the morning. A Nassau County Police officer saw was on routine patrol in Oceanside and saw smoke coming from the corner of a building on Oceanside Road at about 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, NCPD reported. Police said the officer knocked on the front door of the home and helped the three occupants who were in the process of evacuating. The Oceanside Fire Department extinguished the blaze, authorities said. Police said no injuries were reported at the scene. Arson/Bomb Squad detectives …